EWU\u2019s academic program review is a multi-year process designed to evaluate our array of academic offerings to ensure they align with student demand and the regional need for graduates. The process includes examining a number of data points for potential efficiencies, as well as gathering feedback from across campus and the community to inform the analysis. All programs will be participating to ensure a fair and equitable process as we adapt to a changing environment.<\/p>\n
Academic Program Review<\/a><\/p>\n","blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"bottom","title":"Program Discontinuation FAQ","notes":" On Thursday, June 24, 2021, the EWU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the administration\u2019s Program Review\u00a0recommendation. The\u00a0reduction plan<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is a mission-driven effort to eliminate certain programs and majors as the university reshapes its focus to serve the needs of students and the community.<\/span><\/p>\n","include_spacing":false,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Which degree options have been discontinued?","copy":" College of Arts, Letters & Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n College of Business:<\/strong><\/p>\n College of Social Sciences:<\/strong><\/p>\n As stated in Academic Policy 303-35<\/a>, \u201cAll proposals must specify mechanisms to protect the interests of students currently enrolled in such programs and to allow those students to complete their degrees in a reasonable time period.\u201d The university is also required by its accrediting body to develop a teach-out plan for students who might be affected. A teach-out plan describes the strategies that EWU will use to ensure any students in a discontinued degree program will have a reasonable opportunity to complete their degrees. Teach-out plans often include standardized schedules of courses to be offered during a specified period (usually two to three years) after the decision to discontinue a program.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Why is EWU reviewing academic program offerings?","copy":" EWU\u2019s academic program review is a multi-year process designed to evaluate our array of academic offerings to ensure they align with student demand and the regional need for graduates, while also addressing a significant budget shortfall. The process includes examining a number of data points for potential efficiencies, as well as gathering feedback from across campus and the community to inform the analysis. Many programs are also completing similar reviews, including Athletics. All programs will be participating to ensure a fair and equitable process as we adapt to a changing environment. No decisions have been made; the Board of Trustees will make a final decision in June of 2021.<\/p>\n As interim President David May emphasized in his 2020 State of the University Address<\/a>, this is the time for Eastern Washington University to redefine what role we play as a regional comprehensive university for our community and state while maintaining our core mission to serve our students.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"What is the process for program discontinuation?","copy":" The process for program discontinuation is outlined in Academic Policy 303-35<\/a>. The process began with the provost\u2019s proposal for program review and discontinuation, delivered to the Program Review Committee (PRC)<\/a> on Oct. 14, 2020, for further consideration.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Who makes up the Program Review Committee (PRC) and what is their role?","copy":"\n
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